General Maintenance Mechanic - Nights
About the role
Foster Farms is a company dedicated to creating great food and providing memorable experiences. Our success is measured by our commitment to protecting and caring for our team, consumers, animals, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all assigned packaging equipment throughout the Packaging Area.
- This includes but is not limited to: Ossid wrap machines, processors, tray de-nesters, baggers, padders, de-boning equipment, clip machines, strappers, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems (overhead, belt, chain, auger), plumbing systems (air, water, hydraulic), welding systems (arc, heli-arc, cutting torch).
- Work with blueprints/schematics to generate work orders.
- Store requisitions and report all deficiencies in a timely manner.
- Successfully complete all training as required by the company and/or government regulations.
Qualifications
- Prefer (5) years' experience in poultry processing maintenance or a related field.
- Able to troubleshoot effectively and perform on the spot corrections in emergency situations.
- Able to weld effectively (arc, heli-arc methods) and use a cutting torch proficiently.
- Demonstrate good written and oral English language communications skills.
- Able to cross-train in the Processing Maintenance area.
- Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as required.
- Candidates will be given a mechanical test to determine skill levels.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
- Able to bend, stoop, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely.
- Able to work from high altitudes, catwalks, and roofs.
- Able to lift over 50 pounds.
- Able to work on wet concrete floors.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs.
- Able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
Skills
Proven ability to troubleshoot effectively and perform on-the-spot repairs in emergency situations. Proficiency in welding (arc, heli-arc methods) and using a cutting torch. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
Benefits
Competitive pay range of $23.50 to $35.50 per hour, with additional rates for night and weekend shifts. Foster Farms offers a supportive work environment that aligns with our company's guiding principles and values.
Pay
$23.50 to $35.50 per hour, with additional rates for night and weekend shifts.
Schedule
Rotating shifts and weekends as required.